18 Fluid Dynamics jobs in the United States

• Lead the development and application of advanced CFD simulations to analyze fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer phenomena.
• Define simulation strategies, select appropriate numerical methods, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of CFD models.
• Develop and validate CFD methodologies for novel engineering applications.
• Oversee the meshing process, turbulence modeling, and boundary condition setup for complex geometries.
• Analyze simulation results, interpret data, and generate comprehensive technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers, R&D teams, and project managers to integrate CFD findings into product development cycles.
• Mentor and guide junior CFD engineers, providing technical expertise and fostering best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in CFD software, hardware, and numerical techniques.
• Develop and maintain robust CFD workflows and post-processing tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges encountered during simulation setup and execution.
• Contribute to proposal development and technical sales efforts by providing CFD expertise.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external clients.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in fluid dynamics.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics, with a strong focus on engineering applications.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard CFD software packages such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, or OpenFOAM.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
• Experience with meshing tools (e.g., ANSYS Meshing, Pointwise) and post-processing software.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.

• Lead the development, validation, and implementation of advanced CFD models and simulations for complex aerospace applications.
• Perform high-fidelity CFD analyses on aircraft configurations, propulsion systems, and aerodynamic components.
• Develop and refine numerical methods and algorithms for CFD solvers, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and robustness.
• Collaborate with experimental fluid dynamics teams to validate CFD predictions and guide experimental test campaigns.
• Interpret simulation results, generate comprehensive technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior CFD engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Identify opportunities for technological advancement and champion the adoption of new CFD tools and techniques.
• Contribute to project planning, technical proposal development, and R&D strategy.
• Ensure rigorous quality assurance and documentation of all simulation activities.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in CFD, computational physics, and aerospace engineering.
• Manage multiple complex simulation projects simultaneously within a remote-first environment.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Fluid Dynamics.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in computational fluid dynamics, with a strong focus on aerospace applications.
• Extensive expertise with commercial CFD software packages (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and parallel computing environments.
• Proven track record in developing and validating advanced turbulence models and numerical schemes.
• Deep understanding of compressible and incompressible flow physics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with grid generation techniques for complex geometries.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++) for automation and post-processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle challenging, unstructured problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a geographically dispersed team.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Experience with meshing tools (e.g., ICEM CFD, Pointwise) and visualization software (e.g., ParaView, Tecplot).

Introduction

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Duties and Responsibilities

ASML is seeking a highly talented Senior CFD Application Engineer to join our team in San Diego. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks including providing inputs in designing & using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to analyzesubassemblies and modules from a concept phase to a final design. Work with cross-functional teams to support the products and passionate solving complex engineering problems.

• Perform CAD clean-up and generate meshes for complex geometries.

• Develop modeling methodologies for complex problems that involve plasma-gas interaction, multi-physics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and particle tracking, and rarified gas dynamics.

• Apply commercial CFD tools to perform transient and steady state analysis for flow, thermal, conjugate heat transfer including radiation, discrete phase, and plasma engineering problems.

• Interpret simulation results and provide guidance to design.

• Translate function specifications into required physics-based model capabilities.

• Contribute, participate and define conceptual design during specification phases and ensure design qualifies & work as intended in validation phases.

• Identify experiments required for model validation.

• Work independently and manage projects as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aeronautical engineering with a specialization in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Master's degree or PhD. preferred.

• Must have 8 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive experience in mesh generating using StarCCM+ and SnappyHexMesh.

• Experience with commercial CFD tools, e.g., StarCCM+ or Fluent.

• Experience with open source CFD tools (OpenFOAM).

• Experience in performing Plasma-Gas Interaction, Conjugated Heat Transfer (CHT), Multiphysics (Lagrangian, Volume of Fluid) in rarified gas regime.

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrated experience with automation of design processes including CFD pre-and post-processing.

• Experience with writing user sub-routines using Java, C++ and python.

• Experience with verification and validation of CFD analysis models with experimental analysis.

• Demonstrated creativity in solving complex design problems.

• Experienced with Siemens- Amesim desired.

• Experience in working with Siemens NX desired.

• Experience in PLM software - Siemens Teamcenter desired

• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats is required.

Skills

• Experience working in a team and have ability to mentor younger engineers and technicians.

• Strong time management skills in managing multiple projects/activities in parallel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego . It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.

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The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. * 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in CFD.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in applying CFD for engineering applications.
• Expert proficiency in commercial CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM).
• Strong background in numerical methods, fluid dynamics, and turbulence modeling.
• Experience with pre-processing (meshing) and post-processing tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Perform high-fidelity CFD simulations for complex external and internal aerodynamic flows, including transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic regimes.
• Develop and validate CFD models and methodologies for various aerospace applications.
• Generate high-quality computational meshes using advanced meshing tools.
• Implement and optimize turbulence models and other physical models relevant to aerospace flows.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, generating comprehensive reports and visualizations.
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists, structural engineers, and systems engineers to refine designs and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to the development of custom scripts and tools for automation of CFD workflows.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in CFD software, hardware, and numerical methods.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
• Present findings and technical recommendations to project management and cross-functional teams.

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in Fluid Dynamics or CFD.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in applying CFD for aerospace applications.
• In-depth knowledge of CFD principles, numerical methods, and turbulence modeling.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM).
• Strong experience with pre-processing (meshing) and post-processing tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++) for workflow automation.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding complex CFD projects from conception to completion.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor and manage engineering teams.
• Expertise in setting up, running, and analyzing CFD simulations for complex geometries and flow phenomena.
• Proficiency with major CFD software packages (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM).
• Strong understanding of turbulence modeling, meshing techniques, and numerical schemes.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation.
• Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• Lead the development and application of advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models and simulations for complex aerodynamic problems.
• Perform high-fidelity CFD analyses on aircraft components, airframes, and propulsion systems.
• Validate CFD simulation results against experimental data and analytical solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and implement novel CFD methodologies and numerical algorithms to push the boundaries of simulation capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g., structural analysis, control systems) to integrate CFD findings into the overall design process.
• Interpret complex simulation data, identify key performance drivers, and provide actionable recommendations to design engineers.
• Mentor junior CFD engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in CFD software, hardware, and numerical techniques.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the CFD group and the company's technological roadmap.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and potentially for client or regulatory reviews.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Engage with external research institutions and vendors to explore new technologies and collaborative opportunities.

• Perform complex CFD simulations for fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena.
• Develop and validate CFD models, including meshing, boundary conditions, and solver settings.
• Analyze simulation results, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define simulation requirements and provide design recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of CFD methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in CFD analysis.
• Stay current with advancements in CFD software, hardware, and theoretical approaches.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of simulation outcomes through rigorous validation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CFD model setup, execution, and post-processing.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in CFD.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in computational fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with major CFD software packages (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM).
• Strong theoretical foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects.